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Do you know when your makeup expires?

5:14:00 AM

When I listen to the words "expiration date" I usually think about food, but did you know that makeup can expire too?

So why is it important to track our makeup expiration dates? well, it's simple, because old makeup not only works less efficiently but also it can cause serious damage to your skin, like irritation, inflammation, acne, redness, allergies and even blisters.

Expired makeup can harbor bacteria that can clog your pores and create severe acne, but also it can irritate and cause infections to your eyes(hello pink eye!) and lips.

I have created a list to track expiration dates and get ready to toss or keep your products, so are you ready to learn something new? Here we go.

Although they come in small quantities, you should always make sure to switch to a new one regularly. Mascara brushes and wands specially tend to collect tons of bacteria very easily, so please toss it and buy a new one after 2 or 3 months to avoid any problems.

Foundation can last up to 2 years if it has never been open before, but if you use your foundation on regular basis make sure to keep it only for 6 to 12 months, but check out the smell and the color constantly and as soon as you see any changes toss it and buy a new one.

Concealers are similar to foundation, you should keep it for about a year and after that change it for a new one, but if you see any change in consistency, color and smell or even if you don't use it often go to safe mode and toss it.

Lipsticks are the most difficult product for me to toss away because I have so many favorite lipsticks and sometimes I need more days in the year to wear them all. Unfortunately lipsticks don't last forever, you should change it after 2 years. However, lip glosses should be thrown away after a year and even often if you have recurrent infections on the mouth area.

Powders like blushes, eye shadows, highlighters and foundations can last up to 2 years, but it is important that you keep your makeup brushes clean all the time, so that way you don't cross contaminate your products.

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Who is Johanna?

I have always had a passion for makeup and fashion even when I was a little girl.
One of the most beautiful memories I have is watching my mom getting ready for work, she used to apply beautiful shades of lipsticks, I also saw her combine gorgeous patterns of fabrics to create interesting outfits, I remember seeing her choosing the best perfumes for the different occasions and get into the "ritual of getting ready".
I loved watching my mother being in touch with her own femininity and love herself in her own skin, accentuate her best features and be ready to face the world.

I think makeup and fashion is a way to express who you are, how do you see yourself and what do you want to project into the world.
Fashion can be artistic yet therapeutic, because whenever you feel blue I bet a beautiful dress matching a gorgeous lipstick shade can lift your spirit and help you see that beautiful woman you are.